How far is Crystal City, MO from Castle Point, MO?

The driving distance from Crystal City, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.09 mi
00h 54m
Flight
37.77 mi
60.78 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.77 mi
Kilometers
60.78 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.09 mi
Kilometers
74.17 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Point
Thu, Apr 23, 7:05 AM CDT
Return by in Crystal City
Thu, Apr 23, 7:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crystal City
2026-04-23T06:11
Arrive Castle Point
Thu, Apr 23, 7:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crystal City
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Green Park
MO

City

From Crystal City
22.8 mi
00h 27m
To Castle Point
23.3 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Crystal City and Castle Point.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crystal City and Castle Point.

  1. 1

    Start on North Taylor Avenue

    6 m · 3 sec · North Taylor Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue

    112 m · 18 sec · 2nd Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue

    2410 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    1159 ft · 27 sec · 8th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Truman Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Truman Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Commercial Boulevard

    3149 ft · 1 min · Commercial Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto McNutt Street

    2391 ft · 58 sec · McNutt Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 55 North: Saint Louis

    1224 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    16.2 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    14 mi · 18 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Third Street Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Third Street Expressway

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Andy Gammon Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Andy Gammon Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Mark Twain Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Mark Twain Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward West Florissant Avenue

    1121 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto West Florissant Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Florissant Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Riverview Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Riverview Boulevard

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Halls Ferry Circle

    154 m · 10 sec · Halls Ferry Road

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto Halls Ferry Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Halls Ferry Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Chambers Road

    2011 ft · 39 sec · Chambers Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Lord Drive

    2556 ft · 2 min · Lord Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lord Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crystal City and Castle Point.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
16.4 mi · 36%
Rosa Parks Highway
14 mi · 30%
West Florissant Avenue
2.15 mi · 5%
Mark Twain Expressway
2.09 mi · 5%
Third Street Expressway
2.05 mi · 4%
Halls Ferry Road
2.03 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

16.2 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
37.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Green Park
00h 27m from Crystal City
Leave By
4:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Crystal City and Mostly Sunny near Castle Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Crystal City to Castle Point?

The road trip is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km) and usually takes 00h 54m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Green Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.8 miles from Crystal City and 23.3 miles from Castle Point.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.15 one way or $12.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Crystal City and Mostly Sunny near Castle Point.

Stop Ideas Near Green Park

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Green Park, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Green Park.

RAIL

Kirkwood

9 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

16 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

46 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

59 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crystal City and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 37.77 mi (60.78 km).

Crystal City

#1 Crystal City

City in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States

Population4,700
Coordinates38.2211700, -90.3790100
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
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#2 Castle Point

A census-designated place in Jefferson County, Missouri.

Population90,070
Coordinates38.7581100, -90.2481700
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: North Taylor Avenue (-90.379027, 38.221168)
End: Count Drive (-90.248701, 38.758102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.63 gal
6.16 L · about $6.15
Round trip
$12.29
3.26 gal · 12.32 L
Estimated CO2
14.5 kg one way
Round trip: 29 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.15 $12.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.93 $13.86
Premium $4.65 $7.59 $15.17
Diesel $5.30 $8.65 $17.29

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Crystal City and Castle Point. The current time is 06:11:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.